College for Adult Learning
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)By completing the Diploma of Work Health & Safety at the College for Adult Learning, you’ll develop key occupational health and safety skills and strengthen your ability to make informed decisions, preparing you to take on leading WHS roles within any organisation with the backing of a Nationally Recognised formal qualification. The course will help you consolidate and develop your skills around risk analysis and incident response with your ability to lead WHS and develop systems, engage with stakeholders and communicate changes within an organisation.
You may be eligible for an AIHS membership
If you are studying WHS and not currently working full time you may be eligible for a free 12-month student membership with The Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS). As an AIHS member, you'll have access to professional development resources, webinars led by health and safety recruiting agencies, professional networking groups plus much more.
Technical Requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or another device with the following:
An adequate and reliable internet connection; At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets; A PDF Reader installed; Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required. You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required.
Delivery mode
College for Adult Learning offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must hold the core units from the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent competencies: BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws, BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes, BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management, BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems, BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements yet, we offer the option to combine this qualification with our Pathway Package. This is perfect if you want to complete the diploma but need the entry requirement units. If you would like to learn more, make an enquiry and one of our Learning Consultants will be in touch.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront.
For this reason, we offer flexible payment plans starting from $55 per week that can suit any lifestyle or budget.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety will prepare you for the following roles.
Work Health and Safety Officer
Work Health and Safety Officers (also known as WHSOs) identify workplace hazards and safety issues. They assess the level of risk to the organisati...
Health and Safety Manager
Health and Safety Managers ensure an organisation complies with state WHS legislation, Australian Safety Standards and other applicable safety laws...
About College for Adult Learning
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